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Cadiz church fighting hunger
Cadiz Presbyterian Church Outreach and Evangelism Committee introduce their efforts to fight hunger: LINDA RUSEN (left), Amanda DeLuca (center), and John Visser (right)
BY ROBERT AMABILE Harrison News-Herald Reporter The Cadiz Presbyterian Church recently introduced a new program to help those in need. Three members of the church’s Outreach and Evangelism Committee met with the media to share their exciting news and explain the initiative. The church has installed a micropantry that will be open 24 hours every day. People who are
struggling are encouraged to visit the church and take what they need. The micropantry sits right outside the front door and will be lit. The pantry was built by David Nameth’s construction trades class at the BelmontHarrison Career Center. Linda Rusen spoke of the trouble people face when they need help from a food bank. The committee created the project because, as Rusen pointed out, many food banks are “only open limited days and times, [and] you have to
Man facing 10 child endangerment charges BY ROBERT AMABILE Harrison News-Herald Reporter
CADIZ — Tuesday afternoon, the Harrison County Common Pleas Court held arraignments and bond hearings for several cases involving persons with juvenile victims. With a tenser atmosphere in the courtroom, Judge T. Shawn Hervey conducted business in a firm but thoughtful process. Tad Guzman was indicted on 11 counts, including one first-degree misdemeanor for falsification. The other 10 were all for endangering children: four first-degree misdemeanors, five third-degree felonies, and one second-degree felony. Guzman could face anywhere from 2–8 years for the second-degree felony and 9–36 months for each third-degree felony; the firstdegree misdemeanors are punishable by up to 180 days in jail. That time would be spent in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC). The Cadiz man had a limited criminal history and appeared in court when required, so Prosector Lauren Knight was satisfied with releasing him on his own recognizance until the trial. Benjamin Castro, a tier-two sex offender who was chased from Jewett to Wintersville by his alleged victim's parents before being arrested, has been charged with contributing to unruliness, dissemination of matter harmful to a minor, and two second-degree felonies, including pandering obscenity to a minor. Castro has been previously charged with possession of child pornography and served 72 months in prison. He is currently being held in Jefferson County Justice Center with a $75,000 bond but is not expected to post. He will have to file paperwork before the court can proceed with the case. The court also saw Justin Satterfield. As a juvenile, Satterfield was convicted of gross sexual imposition and became a registered sex offender. The charges allege failure to notify the sheriff of a change in residence. The thirddegree felony could land Satterfield 9–36 months in ODRC. The court entered a not guilty plea on the defendant's behalf until he can fill out the affidavit of indigency and be appointed an attorney to represent him. The court placed Satterfield on a pretrial release program. He
will need to report once per week and attend school with no unexcused absences. There were also several hearings for defendants in drug cases. Amber Roberts attended a pretrial hearing on charges of drug possession. At her last hearing, Roberts worked with the court in hopes of entering a rehabilitation program. While there was an initial holdup, the court learned that she will be scheduled for an evaluation later in the week. After her evaluation, the court will consider rehab over jail time. George Rollic was charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs. In his final pretrial conference, Rollic negotiated a plea agreement. For that plea, he was given two years of community-based control to be served out of EOCC. Gage Gardner appeared for further proceedings to keep the court updated on the progress of his case. He was charged with aggravated possession. Gardner was recently evaluated and deemed appropriate for the "intervention in lieu of conviction" program. However, there had been a discrepancy coming from the drug and alcohol counseling provider, Lighthouse. The facility had filled out paperwork that confirms Gardner is a low-level risk but failed to possess the appropriate, lawrequired language. Hervey told Gardner there isn't anything he can do until the court receives the required writing. Despite the court reaching out to Lighthouse — and even providing the paragraph they needed — Gardner might go to another facility that will evaluate him and send the court the documents they need. Hervey told the defendant, "You're not getting in any more trouble; you're doing your counseling. I think that's what's important."
TAD GUZMAN appearing for his Tuesday hearing, where he was indicted on 11 total counts. Harrison News-Herald Photo/ ROBERT AMABILE
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qualify and go through the sign-up process.” John Visser added, “We just allow them to take it, whatever they need.” The micropantry will provide mostly food, including dry and canned goods, but will also offer some hygiene items. The only items the pantry cannot accommodate are those needing refrigerated, frozen, or any perishable goods that could spoil. The outside micropantry will also be used to accept donations. Those willing to donate can leave their items right on the shelves. If the pantry is stocked full, donations can be left inside the church, and members will restock it as needed. According to the USDA, 10.5% of U.S. households are food insecure. That’s 13.8 million households unable to meet their needs because of insufficient finances or lack of resources. Ohio matches the national average. Feeding America, an organization dedicated to fighting hunger, rated Harrison County far above the national average, with a food insecurity rate of 15.4%. If the public has any questions on how they can help or would like to donate, they can visit the church or call 740-942-2366.
Boosters available to Harrison Co. BY REBECCA BRATTEN WEISS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer In the two-week period between March 25 and April 8, there were 13 known cases of COVID-19 in Harrison County and no new deaths, health administrator Garen Rhome reported to the News-Herald. Along with the rest of Ohio, the county remains in the "low" level for COVID, following the CDC's current system for gauging community burden — which looks at numbers, transmission, and how the healthcare system is faring. On a national level, however, COVID cases are on the rise again, with an increase of about 20% over the past two weeks. Rhome stated that this rise is likely due to the BA.2 omicron subvariant. "This is not necessarily translating into a COVID See Pg.- 5
Jordan Peterson graces Franciscan
JORDAN PETERSON, world-famous lecturer and controversial conservative figure, addressed almost 1,800 attendees in Franciscan’s Finnegan Fieldhouse last week. A generous donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, offered to pay the costs involved in bringing Jordan Peterson to campus. Peterson, a renowned podcaster and the author of the best-selling book “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” and its sequel “Beyond Order,” carved out an evening of touring to speak on suffering, world views, and the legitimacy of Scripture from the standpoint of clinical psychology. He encouraged the students to hold fast to their moral standards as their chief weapon in the current culture war. “The topic, ‘Being Grateful in Spite of your Suffering,’ is a universal theme we all can relate to in one way or another and we are excited to sponsor this opportunity,” noted Tom Sofio, Franciscan’s Public Relations Manager. “Franciscan University is deeply committed to the academic exchange of ideas and encourages engagement with many points of view as a way to prepare students to face a secular world.”
Commissioners address road vacations, recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month BY ROBERT AMABILE Harrison News-Herald Reporter
CADIZ — The Harrison County Commissioners met a full house in their Wednesday morning meeting. A crowd gathered to hear the outcome of resolutions regarding vacating certain roads. Previously, there had been public viewings, and the commissioners met with landowners to discuss vacations of Freeman Road, Liggett Road, Mooreland Road, and Mitchell Road. The Harrison County Engineer had petitioned to vacate the roads "to the advantage of Cadiz Township." The reasoning was that the roads only serve one landowner. One of the roads in question, Mitchell Road, runs through the property of David and Donna Mitchell, who came to voice concern over the vacation. David Mitchell told the commissioners that farmers rent some of the property and use the road. He added that his neighbor can only get to his barn using that road when there is high creek water. According to Mitchell, the road is also used when hunters lease land for the season. He said the property has been in the family since 1806. "We've
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been paying taxes on that land for 216 years," Mitchell explained. "The taxes you pay does not go into roads," Commissioner Dale Norris rebutted. "The taxes you pay, the property taxes, are divided between the school and the county and the township." Norris then asked Mitchell, "You know if they vacate it, the road doesn't go away; it's your road?" While more debate followed on some of the other roads — especially regarding landowners' taxes — Norris reminded the audience that property taxes do not go toward the upkeep of the roads. Cadiz Township trustee Ray Poilucci was there and argued in favor of closing the roads, "The landowners, in 1999, petitioned the township and said they wanted it closed because they wanted no one on this piece of road." Commissioner Paul Coffland noted, "In public viewing yesterday, the owner on the opposite end was in favor of closing the road." After the discourse, Resolutions 18-22, 1922, 20-22, and 21-22 were all approved by the commissioners, vacating the roads. VACATIONS See Pg.- 3
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